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Development Manager

Prologis
Seattle, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2025 CLOSED ON 4/14/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Manager position at Prologis?

Prologis, Inc. is the global leader in logistics real estate. In partnership with our customers and our communities, we develop modern, high-quality properties that set the standard for innovative building design and sustainability. Prologis owns or has investments in properties and development projects of ~1.2 billion square feet in 19 countries and enables 2.8% of the world’s GDP. We have committed to achieve net zero emissions by 2040. Beyond real estate, our Essentials platform optimizes the company’s global asset portfolio to provide our customers solutions that address today’s warehouse and shipping challenges. Prologis Ventures invests in logistics innovation and technology companies to modernize supply chains worldwide.

Job Title

Development Manager

Company

Prologis

Development Manager, Seattle, WA

A day in the life

Prologis is seeking a Development Manager for our Seattle, Portland and Denver markets. This position takes responsibility for managing development activities for land and building developments including entitlements, design and construction of speculative industrial/warehouse facilities for ground-up projects and first-generation tenant improvements.

The position requires a high degree of energy, passion, an outgoing personality, technical competence, professionalism and integrity. The position will reside in our Seattle-Georgetown office and interact daily with Prologis development, deployment and leasing teams. The position reports to the VP – Development Officer.

Key Responsibilities Include

  • Develop budgets, define risks and track costs for land, infrastructure and building developments.
  • Develop, tender and manage a variety of sizes of projects ranging from $1,000,000 to $50,000,000 in development cost.
  • Lead a team of consultants and contractors to obtain the regional capital deployment goals and objectives.
  • Coordinate and monitor every facet of the development process, including:
    • Partnering with stakeholders in evaluating land and building acquisitions.
    • Hiring and managing design professionals, consultants and general contractors.
    • Scheduling, budgeting and plan development.
    • Leading / assisting project AHJ approval processes from acquisition through completion.
    • Providing conceptual and pre-construction estimating for all aspects of development.
    • Conducting on-site inspections of safety, quality and progress.
    • Executing project closeout and hand off to operations.
    • Effectively communicate relevant information regarding project status to stakeholders.
  • Assist with responses to build-to-suit or leasing RFP’s by establishing site plans and floor plans, proposed specifications, construction budgets, and schedules.
  • Establish, plan, and participate in regularly scheduled development meetings to communicate the company’s expectations and oversee the timely completion of milestones set forth in the each of the contemplated developments.
  • Ensure customer satisfaction and exceed customer’s expectations on each project.
  • Monitor trends in the local construction market including pricing of materials and labor.
  • Research new design/construction alternatives, and value engineering opportunities that will drive innovation in Prologis’ developments without compromising functionality or life cycle costs.
  • Accountability for ongoing innovation and initiatives.
  • Driving impact using lean construction techniques, GC bid negotiations and design optimization initiatives relative to targets.
  • Develop and strengthen industry relationships with local jurisdictions, utility providers, general contractors and design consultants.
Building blocks for success

Required

  • 5 years’ experience in a similar role working in the field of Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.
  • Computer proficiency: MS Project, Bluebeam, Google Earth, in addition to normal Microsoft 360 tools.
  • Ability to travel up to 20% of the time within markets.

Preferred

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or relevant equivalent experience is preferred.
  • Experience in industrial development, related land AHJ approvals, and construction.
  • Experience with BIM.
  • Project management experience with a general contractor.
  • Possess a hardworking, positive demeanor.
  • Proactive in approaching solutions and problem solving.
  • Resiliency and being proactive in soliciting constructive criticism with a strong continuous-improvement mindset.
  • Possess the ability to thrive in a rapidly changing and challenging environment.
  • Promote a positive, can-do attitude with a real focus on customer satisfaction, efficiency, and production.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task and continually re-prioritize with minimal direction.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Hiring Salary Range of: $130,000 - $178,000. Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target & LTI (Long Term Incentives) to be determined by the candidate’s location, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

People First

Each of us working at Prologis plays an essential role in the enduring success of our company. We value people who are decisive, courageous and adaptable. While we are one company, locations and departments operate with autonomy and accountability. Individuals take the initiative here.

When you join Prologis, you work shoulder to shoulder with some of the top talent in the industry to do the best work of your career. Every employee belongs. Every employee contributes. Employees advance their careers here.

As a successful global enterprise, Prologis has never lost sight of what matters most, our strong belief that our people are the most important part of our business. And because of that, we provide a generous total rewards package and take a lot of time to focus on quality management and leadership development. People come first here.

All full-time roles in the US come with a robust benefits package which includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Prologis also offers several other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits. Our 401(k) retirement plan has a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation. We also offer generous PTO with a starting accrual of 22 days a year in addition to paid holidays and volunteer time.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background verification. Prologis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religions, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Employment Type

Full time

Location:

Seattle, Washington

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